US Bridges

SR 202 over Ochlocknee River

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500430

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Ochlocknee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 202 over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2031. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesOchlocknee River
Location7 MI N of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 202
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.95007, -83.9623
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over Ochlocknee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Ochlocknee River carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.